Disastrous Car Servicing... anyone legally minded?

AndyD_OHD

thats good,sounds like vw will be getting you a new engine then. i wouldnt accept any less. if the belt was fitted properly then it can only be down to the belt or the tensioners, all of which should be vw parts,so its up to vw to sort it now,with the dealer of course.

the garage said they would sort things, but no mention of a new engine. How would I be sure that the engine had been changed? My Dad really has lost confidence in the garage and is seriously thinking of getting someone else to inspect the engine even after the repairs have been done/

goldspanners

AndyD_OHD wrote: »

the garage said they would sort things, but no mention of a new engine. How would I be sure that the engine had been changed? My Dad really has lost confidence in the garage and is seriously thinking of getting someone else to inspect the engine even after the repairs have been done/

if the timing belt snapped at speed then there is good chance there could be serious damage done to several major engine components,rather than fixing this it may be cheaper to replace the whole engine. if this is a problem caused by poor parts or bad workmanship and the garage have admitted to either of these then i would be pushing for a brand new engine from vw nothing less.
even if the engine is repaired it may not run just as well as it once did.

jeannieblue

goldspanners wrote: »

im already disappointed.

you sound as if you speak from experience bri......

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: Excuse me! YOU disappointed! I deserve a medal for not mentioning the size issue.

jeannieblue

TiTheRev wrote: »

...not very nice jeannie :rolleyes:

Was awaiting for your banter to come back.......... I got bored... and only had Goldie and Crabbers :rotfl: :rotfl:

goldspanners

jeannieblue wrote: »

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: Excuse me! YOU disappointed! I deserve a medal for not mentioning the size issue.

too big was it?

jeannieblue

goldspanners wrote: »

too big was it?

Of course...... :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

goldspanners

jeannieblue wrote: »

Of course...... :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

thought as much. :cool:

TiTheRev

goldspanners wrote: »

call me synical but, great timing (excuse the pun!) :rolleyes:

Cynical

Ive PM'd Andy some info that will hopefully speed up the process...keep us informed Andy :money:

TiTheRev

jeannieblue wrote: »

Was awaiting for your banter to come back.......... I got bored... and only had Goldie and Crabbers :rotfl: :rotfl:

No fun with just Goldie and Crabman I'd have loved to have been here to amuse...PM me sooner next time :rolleyes:

Brooker_Dave

goldspanners wrote: »

thats good,sounds like vw will be getting you a new engine then. i wouldnt accept any less. if the belt was fitted properly then it can only be down to the belt or the tensioners, all of which should be vw parts,so its up to vw to sort it now,with the dealer of course.

They won't fit a new engine (why would they???), worst end it will be a few bent valves, the labour will be the biggy not the parts.